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2014 in Panda History

Explore all panda events, updates, and milestones from 2014. This timeline includes birth announcements, conservation activities, and significant moments for pandas worldwide.

📅 75 events
🐼 Year 2014

All Events in 2014

75 events
2
Dec

Jiehin was born at adventure_world_japan.

Related pandas: panda_cn_2014_0067
2
Dec

Ou Hin was born at adventure_world.

Related pandas: Sakura Hin
2
Dec

Ouhin was born at chengdu_base.

Related pandas: Xiu Qiu
2
Dec

Qiao Ke was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.

Related pandas: Qiao Ke
2
Dec

Qiao Mei was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.

Related pandas: Yui Hin
2
Dec

Qiao Yue was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.

Related pandas: Liang Yue
2
Dec

Tao Bin was born at adventure_world.

Related pandas: Tao Bin
2
Dec

Tou Hin was born at Adventure World, Japan, twin sister of Sakura Hin.

Related pandas: Tou Hin
2
Dec

Ying Bin was born at adventure_world.

Related pandas: Sakura Hin
1
Dec

Qi Zai Transferred to Fuping Panda Base

At age 5, Qi Zai was transferred to Fuping Panda Base to begin wild training preparation.

Related pandas: Qi Zai
23
Nov

Xue Xue Found Dead 42 Days After Release

Xue Xue (雪雪, sb850) was found dead in the Dahongshan area of Liziping Reserve, only 42 days after her release. Post-mortem analysis suggested a pathogenic bacterial infection as the likely cause — the first rewilded panda to die from disease rather than physical trauma.

Related pandas: Xue Xue
20
Nov

Death of Xin Yuan During Wild Training

death

Xin Yuan was found dead in her wild training enclosure, just weeks before her scheduled release. Autopsy confirmed respiratory infection caused by opportunistic bacteria, a tragic setback for the rewilding program.

Related pandas: Xin Yuan
17
Nov

Ping Ping was found severely injured in Tangjiahe Reserve, died 8 days later.

Related pandas: Ping Ping
9
Nov

Qiao Yuan was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.

Related pandas: Qiao Yuan
14
Oct

Xue Xue Released into the Wild

Xue Xue (雪雪, sb850), the fourth captive-born panda released to the wild, walked out of her transport cage at Liziping Nature Reserve. She weighed 53.4 kg and had completed two years of mother-rearing rewilding training under Si Xue.

Related pandas: Xue Xue
29
Sep

Bing Jing was born at Ya'an Bifengxia Base, adopted by singer Jeff Chang.

Related pandas: Bing Jing
20
Sep

Lumi was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.

Related pandas: panda_cn_2014_0064
20
Sep

Lumi (Jin Baobao) born at CCRCGP Dujiangyan, daughter of Lu Lu and Xi Mei.

Related pandas: Lumi
15
Sep

Liang Liang was born at chengdu_base.

Related pandas: Yu Lei
15
Sep

Xiao Ya was born at Shaanxi Rescue Center, famous for her fluffy "bun" ears.

Related pandas: Xiao Ya
31
Aug

Jin Bao Bao was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.

Related pandas: 1277
28
Aug

Ya Er was born at chengdu_base.

Related pandas: Shuai Shuai
22
Aug

Aihin's False Pregnancy Livestream

health

Aihin was the star of the world's first 48-hour live-streamed panda birth watch, which ultimately confirmed a false pregnancy — becoming an important case study.

Related pandas: Ai Hin
18
Aug

Gong Gong moved to hainan_zoo.

Related pandas: Meng Da
18
Aug

Long Sheng Renamed Mao Mao, Moves to Yancheng

transfer

Long Sheng was renamed Mao Mao (卯卯) and moved to Yancheng Dafeng Port Panda Paradise, paired with You You (酉酉) to form the auspicious "卯酉" timekeeping pair.

Related pandas: Bing Xing
18
Aug

Shun Shun moved to hainan_zoo.

Related pandas: Shun Shun
16
Aug

Lu Lu was born at Ya'an Bifengxia Base, mother of two including the tragically lost Lu Lu Zi.

Related pandas: Lu Lu
15
Aug

Ao Li transferred to shanghai_zoo

Ao Li moved to shanghai_zoo.

Related pandas: Ao Li
15
Aug

Xian Xian was born at Wolong Hetaoping Base, daughter of Gong Zhu and star of "Born in China."

Related pandas: Ku Ku
15
Aug

Jing Jing transferred to shanghai_zoo

Jing Jing moved to shanghai_zoo.

Related pandas: Yu Bao
14
Aug

Feng Feng transferred to china_conservation_and_research_center

Feng Feng moved to china_conservation_and_research_center.

Related pandas: Feng Feng
14
Aug

Hua Bao moved to chengdu_base.

Related pandas: 1276
11
Aug

Wu Wen moved to chengdu_base.

Related pandas: Hao Qi
10
Aug

Fa Fa was born at Wolong Hetaoping Base, later revealed to be female after 9 years misidentified as male.

Related pandas: Fa Fa
10
Aug

Chong Chong transferred to chongqing_zoo

Chong Chong moved to chongqing_zoo.

Related pandas: Wu Wen
10
Aug

Er Shun transferred to chongqing_zoo

Er Shun moved to chongqing_zoo.

Related pandas: Fu Lu
10
Aug

Qing Qing transferred to chongqing_zoo

Qing Qing moved to chongqing_zoo.

Related pandas: Qing Qing
9
Aug

Bing Hua was born at Ya'an Bifengxia Base, now lives at Shenyang Forest Zoo.

Related pandas: Bing Hua
9
Aug

Wu Wen transferred to ouwehands_zoo

Wu Wen moved to ouwehands_zoo.

Related pandas: Qin Qin
9
Aug

Ya Guang's 13th Birthday Celebration

birthday

Wenzhou Zoo celebrated Ya Guang's 13th birthday with a double-layer fruit ice cake and public conservation awareness activities.

Related pandas: Ya Guang
4
Aug

Zhen Duo was born at chengdu_base.

Related pandas: Zhang Meng
4
Aug

Zhen Duo born at Chengdu Base, son of Qi Zhen and Lin Lin.

Related pandas: Zhen Duo
29
Jul

Ku Ku was born at Chimelong, third of the world's first surviving panda triplets.

Related pandas: 923
29
Jul

Shuai Shuai was born at Chimelong, part of the world's first surviving panda triplets.

Related pandas: Shuai Shuai
29
Jul

Shuang Hao was born at Chengdu Base, weighing only 73 grams.

Related pandas: Shuang Hao
29
Jul

Yao Yao was born at guangzhou_chimelong.

Related pandas: Yao Yao
26
Jul

Mao Er was born at chengdu_base.

Related pandas: Mao Er
26
Jul

Mao Tao was born at chengdu_base.

Related pandas: Yuan Yuan
26
Jul

Mao Zhu was born at Chengdu Base, daughter of Olympic mascot prototype Mao Mao.

Related pandas: Mao Zhu
26
Jul

Shui Xiu was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.

Related pandas: Xing Er
26
Jul

Wen Yang was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.

Related pandas: Wen Yang
18
Jul

Cheng Jiu was born at Chengdu Base weighing 212g — the 9th cub of Cheng Ji. His light fur earned him the nickname "Little Grey."

Related pandas: Cheng Jiu
18
Jul

Xin Hao was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.

Related pandas: Bing Jing
18
Jul

Xin Rui was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.

Related pandas: Xin Rui
18
Jul

Xin Yu was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.

Related pandas: Jin Bao Bao
15
Jul

Mei Huan moved to chengdu_base.

Related pandas: Mei Huan
13
Jul

Ai Bao transferred to everland_resort

Ai Bao moved to everland_resort.

Related pandas: Xing Ya
13
Jul

Hua Ni transferred to everland_resort

Hua Ni moved to everland_resort.

Related pandas: Ai Bao
10
Jul

Pyry was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.

Related pandas: pyry
10
Jul

Meng Meng transferred to berlin_zoo

Meng Meng moved to berlin_zoo.

Related pandas: Meng Meng
7
Jul

Zhang Meng was born at Ya'an Bifengxia Base, later successfully rewilded.

Related pandas: Zhang Meng
1
Jul

Xing Ya transferred to ouwehands_zoo

Xing Ya moved to ouwehands_zoo.

Related pandas: 876
30
Jun

Xing Yu was born at Chengdu Base, the first cub of the 2014 class to walk. Twin of Xing Yuan, she was class leader "大姐大" known for her bold personality.

Related pandas: Xing Yu
30
Jun

Xing Yuan was born at Chengdu Base, twin of Xing Yu.

Related pandas: Xing Yuan
21
May

Liang Liang and Xing Xing arrived at Zoo Negara in Malaysia under a 10-year Sino-Malaysian cooperative breeding agreement. She was renamed from Feng Yi to Liang Liang.

Related pandas: Liang Liang
21
May

Liang Liang transferred to Malaysia

Liang Liang and Xing Xing arrived at Zoo Negara, Malaysia on a 10-year conservation loan.

Related pandas: Liang Liang
21
May

Xing Xing transferred to Malaysia Zoo

Xing Xing (Fu Wa) and Liang Liang (Feng Yi) arrived at Zoo Negara, Kuala Lumpur as part of a 10-year conservation loan celebrating 40 years of China-Malaysia diplomatic relations.

Related pandas: Xing Xing
15
May

A Bao returned to China and settled at Chengdu Base with her brother Xi Lan.

Related pandas: A Bao
29
Apr

Xi Wang Transferred to Yichang

Xi Wang began a two-year residency in Yichang.

Related pandas: Xi Wang
20
Mar

After the death of Jin Yi at Zhengzhou Zoo triggered a national inspection that found unsanitary conditions, Long Sheng was recalled to CCRCGP Dujiangyan Base for quarantine.

Related pandas: Bing Xing
23
Feb

Xing Hui Arrives at Pairi Daiza

Xing Hui arrived at Pairi Daiza.

Related pandas: Xing Hui
9
Feb

Death of Jin Yi — Zhengzhou Controversy

death

Jin Yi died from toxoplasmosis at Zhengzhou Zoo. The zoo's cover-up and subsequent investigation led to the shutdown of their panda program and recall of Long Sheng.

Related pandas: Jin Yi
4
Feb

Cheng Shuang and the Sun Nursery F4 closed the CCTV Spring Festival broadcast — replacing news anchors with four playing cubs, a viral sensation.

Related pandas: Cheng Shuang
9
Jan

Yun Zi arrived at the Dujiangyan Base after a 48-hour journey from San Diego, becoming the first overseas-returned panda to reside at the facility.

Related pandas: Yun Zi
1
Jan

Hong Xi was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.

Related pandas: Hong Xi

Quick Stats for 2014

75
Total Events
68
Unique Pandas
20
Unique Locations

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About 2014 in Panda History

The year 2014 represents an important chapter in panda conservation and history. This timeline captures all significant events related to giant pandas during this period, including births, transfers, conservation milestones, and other notable moments that contribute to our understanding and preservation of this beloved species.

Event Distribution

  • • Total events: 75
  • • Birth announcements: 41
  • • Transfer events: 27
  • • Conservation activities: 1

Data Coverage

  • • Locations: 20
  • • Pandas mentioned: 68
  • • Sources: Official records & verified reports

Timeline data compiled from official conservation institution records, verified news sources, and research publications. Last updated: May 24, 2026